Format: NTSC

Release Date: 04-10-2011

Details: The autobiography of a Somalian nomad circumcised at 3, sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to finally become an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation (FGM). // Coming from a family of Somali nomads, Waris had a rough but happy childhood surrounded by her family. But when her father decides to marry her at the age of 13, Waris flees. Crossing the desert at the risk of her life, she reaches the city of Mogadishu and finds her grandmother. The latter made her leave the country by finding her a job as a "maid of all trades" at the Somali embassy in London. Waris worked there for 6 years, like a slave, totally recluse and cut off from the outside world. When civil war breaks out in Somalia, the embassy closes. Waris finds herself on her own on the streets of London, not knowing a word of English. It is then that she meets Marilyn with whom she befriends. This young woman, sassy and original, takes him in and helps him find a job. Working in a fast food restaurant, Waris is noticed by a famous fashion photographer. Thanks to him, she joined a modeling agency. Despite many adventures, she quickly became one of the greatest international top models...

UPC: 774212001246

EAN: 0774212001246

Languages: English

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood